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Jadeitite and Porphyry Definition


Porphyry and Jadeitite Definition


Definition

Definition
Jadeitite is a metamorphic rock usually found in blueschist grade metamorphic terrains   
Porphyry is a reddish-brown to purple igneous rock containing large phenocrysts of various minerals embedded in a fine-grained matrix   

History
  
  

Origin
Unknown   
Egypt   

Discoverer
Unknown   
Unknown   

Etymology
From pyroxene mineral jadeite   
From Old French porfire, from Italian porfiro and in some cases directly from Latin porphyrites   

Class
Metamorphic Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   
Durable Rock, Hard Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Plutonic   

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Jadeitite and Porphyry

The general Jadeitite and Porphyry definition can be stated as: Jadeitite is a metamorphic rock usually found in blueschist grade metamorphic terrains. On the other hand, Porphyry is a reddish-brown to purple igneous rock containing large phenocrysts of various minerals embedded in a fine-grained matrix. Along with definition of Jadeitite and Porphyry, get to know about Properties of Jadeitite and Porphyry. Get to know more information about Jadeitite and Porphyry origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Jadeitite and Porphyry

The history of Jadeitite and Porphyry gives information about where the rock was found and who was its discoverer. Almost each and every aspect of Earth's history is recorded in rocks be it the volcanoes which were erupted or the plants, animals and organisms which are now extinct, as rocks are present from millions of years.

Jadeitite and Porphyry Origin and Discoverer

Jadeitite and Porphyry definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Jadeitite and Porphyry. In this section, you will know about Jadeitite and Porphyry Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Jadeitite is Unknown whereas Origin of Porphyry is Egypt. It is interesting to know the name of Jadeitite and Porphyry discoverer. The discoverer of Jadeitite and Porphyry are Unknown.

Etymology of Jadeitite and Porphyry

Along with Jadeitite and Porphyry definition, know more about the etymology of Jadeitite and Porphyry. Etymology of Jadeitite and Porphyry gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Jadeitite and Formation of Porphyry. The etymology of Jadeitite is From pyroxene mineral jadeite while that of Porphyry is From pyroxene mineral jadeite. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Jadeitite belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Porphyry belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Jadeitite and Porphyry are listed below.

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